Founder & Partner, B D Associates S.A., Luxembourg
Bernhard Dedenbach is a Partner and Founder of BD Associates S.A. and of international executive search network Partners to Leaders. For more than ten years, he was a Senior Client Partner and Managing Director responsible for the activities of a leading global executive search firm and made its Luxembourg office one of the most successful offices of the firm worldwide.
He was a core member of the firm’s wealth management leadership team. In addition, he oversaw the firm’s Asset and Wealth Management activities in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
Over more than two decades, Mr. Dedenbach has developed outstanding knowledge of board and corporate governance matters and is recognized as international expert in board and executive compensation. He is a Board Member of the Luxembourg Institute of Directors, Member of the Remuneration Committee and an active member of the business community. Prior to joining the executive search business, Mr. Dedenbach worked in international wealth management. He started his professional career with German industrial giant Krupp.
Mr. Dedenbach holds a degree from the European Bank Academy. He graduated from Bonn University, Germany with a Master’s degree in modern languages and literature. He studied as well in Paris/France and Siena/Italy.
He also serves as Non-Executive Director on several boards of international companies.